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Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty after bee sting of the cornea.
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PMID:  21855769     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We present a case of corneal decompensation and cataract formation following a corneal bee sting in a patient with a history of drug abuse. Clinical findings, anterior segment photographs, and medical and surgical treatment are presented. The stinger was removed from the cornea. Systemic and topical steroids, topical antibiotics, and systemic and topical antiglaucoma medication and antihistamines were prescribed. After 3 months, combined Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), phacoemulsification, and intraocular lens implantation were performed, with significant improvement in visual acuity and corneal edema. To our knowledge, this is the first report of DSAEK combined with cataract surgery for this condition. It was found to be a safe and effective treatment for corneal decompensation secondary to a bee sting. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
Authors:
Na'ama Hammel; Irit Bahar
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of cataract and refractive surgery     Volume:  37     ISSN:  1873-4502     ISO Abbreviation:  J Cataract Refract Surg     Publication Date:  2011 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8604171     Medline TA:  J Cataract Refract Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1726-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
From the Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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